However if you need to swap some less important parts, you can swap the following between both platforms: So if you’re ever in a critical situation and need some very essential parts for your AR10, you’re probably out of luck. Basic critical-to-function parts that are not interchangeable are as follows: Though strikingly similar to the untrained eye, the LR308 and AR10 are functionally very different. The easiest way to visually identify the difference between the two Gives the shooter the ability to say they own an “actual” AR10 The AR10 is a fine, still modern designed rifle, but when compared to the LR308, it doesn’t have many advantages. However, once the patent expired, various companies took to the market and designed a universal “milspec” configuration which is why the AR15 and LR308 are so universally interchangeable UNLIKE the AR15 and AR10. Really serving no functional purpose, this was the patented design buy Eugene Stoner in 1958. Easily differentiated from the LR308, the AR10 has an angular cut on the upper/lower right before the buffer tube housing, where the LR308’s is rounded. The ArmaLite 10, or AR10 for short came into existence about 30 years before the LR308 however is much less popular today. If you absolutely, positively, have to burn as much money as possible With some extremely reputable companies manufacturing the LR308, you will have no shortage of high quality parts or complete rifles available at your fingertips Generally less expensive, you still can get a high performance shooter for less than the AR10 will run you.This model gives you the ability to interchange magazine types, brands, and styles.You can easily find compatible parts for this model at virtually any halfway decent sporting goods store in America In fact, if you are reading this article in hopes to help you decide on which design to buy/build: I would absolutely recommend this one. This is also probably what you see at the range 99% of the time. Like stated above, though the model is technically an LR308, it is commonly (and incorrectly) referred to as an AR10. Now that we understand the basics of the AR10, let’s compare between the two main configurations of the firearm: the DMPS LR308 and ArmaLite AR10. It’s probably the most widely technically misused term in our industry, but nonetheless it’s good to know your stuff and what it is you are actually looking at. For instance, the DPMS’s version of this rifle is referred to as the LR308. 308 chambered rifle an AR10, this isn’t actually always the case. Developed by Eugene Stoner in the late 1950’s, the AR10 is a stronger more powerful older sibling to the AR15. The AR10 or ArmaLite 10 is a rifle designed around the 7.62x51mm NATO cartridge. Saturday 10am to 12pm PST Come Visit Our Showroom in SoCal!īefore we dive into the subject of differentiating different style of AR10 patterns, first let’s make sure we all know what an AR10 actually is.